Heading out to Alta, Snowbird, and Solitude

If it snows a decent amount (ie 1 foot+) and you want to ski uncrowded, minimally touched laps, go to Solitude. Ive been there after a 25 inch storm and the parking lot was half full and no lines anywhere. That being said, if you don't know it, you can still have fun you just might not find all the good spots but I'd still say you should check it out once if it snows.


Alta is Alta. Always fun and basically a gigantic natural terrain park. Get's pretty busy on weekends especially if it dumps.

I have no opinions on Snowbird since I've never been there.

Been to all three and they are all great in their own way. As mentioned above, if you get a good dump I would go to Solitude. Their lift layout is a little odd IMO, but you're going to be skiing powder all day.

I was 2nd chair at Alta last year for a 9 inch bluebird powder day on a Tuesday and it was fucking packed. Definitely a fun mountain but I probably wouldn't go to LCC for another pow day. It was pretty chopped up by 11 when i was there.

Snowbird is sick. Its steep and has good terrain. If you have already been to Alta I would for sure ski Snowbird at least one day. The cirque is a must hit, and baldy has some good skiing on it too. You can't really fuck up too bad there on what to hit. Theres good stuff off the Gad 2 and Mineral is fun on a sunny day.

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KretzschmarIf it snows a decent amount (ie 1 foot+) and you want to ski uncrowded, minimally touched laps, go to Solitude. Ive been there after a 25 inch storm and the parking lot was half full and no lines anywhere. That being said, if you don't know it, you can still have fun you just might not find all the good spots but I'd still say you should check it out once if it snows.


Alta is Alta. Always fun and basically a gigantic natural terrain park. Get's pretty busy on weekends especially if it dumps.

I have no opinions on Snowbird since I've never been there.

You nailed it. Bird is the same deal. Great skiing, just gotta fight traffic and crowds. Its the go-to pow shredding hub for lots and weekends are a madhouse.

Early birds always get the worm but solly is the dankie nugs.

Snowbird is insane. Great terrain and lots of snow. I've only been there a couple of times, so I don't know it that well, but I remember doing tram lap after tram lap. Great terrain off that tram. Alta is great too, but I've spent more time at Snowbird. Solitude is supposed to be a great little mountain with minimal crowds, but I've never been there.